Exclusive: Boeing seeking ‘tens of billions’ in U.S. government loan-guarantees – sources
Boeing Co is seeking “tens of billions of dollars” in U.S. government loan-guarantees and other assistance as faces it a looming liquidity crunch from the...
World Bank adds $2 billion to funds available for coronavirus response
The World Bank on Tuesday said it had increased to $14 billion the amount of fast-track financing available to members to respond to the global...
Spain unveils ‘unprecedented’ 200 billion euros coronavirus package
Spain announced a massive 200 billion euros ($220 billion) package to help companies and protect workers and other vulnerable groups affected by the spiraling coronavirus...
Confined by coronavirus, Spain’s self-employed fear worst is yet to come
Homebound for at least the next two weeks under a state of emergency, Spain’s self-employed workers fear the economic damage coming from coronavirus will deprive...
New coronavirus can persist in air for hours and on surfaces for days: study
The highly contagious novel coronavirus that has exploded into a global pandemic can remain viable and infectious in droplets in the air for hours and...
Brent crude sinks below $30/bbl as recession fears weigh
Crude oil prices settled below $30 a barrel as the coronavirus pandemic slowed economic growth and oil demand on Tuesday while Saudi Arabia and Russia...
Coronavirus outbreak boosts delivery apps across Latin America
The novel coronavirus outbreak is boosting grocery deliveries by web-based apps across Latin American countries, as schools suspend activities and more people work from home...
Europe grapples ‘socio-economic tsunami’ of long coronavirus crisis
Italy’s prime minister on Tuesday declared coronavirus was causing a “socio-economic tsunami” as European leaders agreed to seal off external borders and unveil economic stimulus...
France warns coronavirus border curbs cannot hit internal market – source
French President Emmanuel Macron told his fellow European Union leaders that emergency border controls slapped within Europe to contain the spread of coronavirus cannot damage...
Mexico’s Supreme Court to pause work one month over coronavirus
Mexico’s Supreme Court said in a statement on Tuesday it will suspend its regular court activities from March 18 to April 19 to contain the...